We seek God's healing love and share that love with all
by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
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Finding the Right Rhythm
A message from Fr. John Spicer, Rector
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This Sunday, we’ll officially kick off the fall season at church with our Parish Picnic and Ministry Fair following the 10:15 a.m. service. We’ll gather at HJ’s, inside and out, to connect with friends old and new, enjoy a hotdog or brat, and find out more about the many ways to get involved at St. Andrew’s.
Even if we don’t have kids in school, fall is a time to tap our roots—maybe remembering who we are, maybe seeing the hopes and possibilities that lie ahead. School represents that for us, whether it’s the excitement of a new school year or returning to the alma mater for homecoming (or just enjoying college football again … especially, this Saturday, a certain renewed rivalry close to many of our hearts).
So, a highlight of our Rooted in the Rhythm season this year will be a five-week learning opportunity on Thursday nights, Creating My Spiritual-Growth Plan. We’ll use a practical guide from the Society of St. John the Evangelist, an Episcopal religious order—and you can pick up a free copy of the booklet at church this Sunday. From Sept. 11 through Oct. 9, 6 to 7:15 p.m. at HJ’s and online, we’ll explore what we mean by a spiritual life; where our relationships stand with God, with others, and with ourselves; and how might use our time, gifts, and skills in an intentional rhythm of day-to-day life in right relationship.
The first session, this Thursday, Sept. 11, will be led by the Rev. Lisa Senuta, canon for spiritual life in our neighboring Diocese of Kansas. Mtr. Lisa, a spiritual director and retreat leader, will discuss how we can grow in our values and faith through self-awareness, study, prayer, action, and relationships, leading to new self-awareness. From there, Mtr. Jean, Mtr. Rita, Deacon Adam, and I will lead us the following weeks to explore how to build our own plans.
But first—see you at the picnic on Sunday!
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A Season to Reconnect with What Matters Most
As the school year begins and familiar routines return, we’re invited to pause and ask a deeper question: How can I connect in the rhythm of daily life? When our calendars fill and schedules pick up, it’s easy to move from task to task without noticing the sacred woven throughout our days. But what if our routines—those ordinary moments of planning, working, caregiving, and gathering—could become a source of spiritual grounding?
This fall, St. Andrew’s invites you to embrace the season through our theme, Rooted in the Rhythm—a call to deepen your connection with God, with others, and with the practices that sustain your faith. We believe God is present not only in life’s big moments, but also in school drop-offs, quiet mornings, shared meals, and acts of service.
Throughout the season, we’ll come together for community gatherings like our All-Parish Picnic and Ministry Fair tomorrow, explore faith through Thursday night classes like Creating My Spiritual Growth Plan, and find new ways to live with purpose and intention.
Wherever this season takes you, may your daily rhythm become a place of holy connection and grace. Come grow with us as we become more rooted in the presence of God and in the sacred rhythms of everyday life.
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Create Your Plan for Spiritual Growth
This season of being Rooted in the Rhythm is a great time to set your rhythm for spiritual growth. Join us Thursday nights from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9 for a learning opportunity – Creating My Spiritual-Growth Plan. The clergy will lead us in exploring our individual relationships with God, with others, and with ourselves, as well our use of the gifts and skills God has given us. You’ll come out of the class with a practical plan for your daily journey with the Source of life and love. We’ll gather at HJ’s from 6 to 7:15 p.m. – come a few minutes early, and bring a snack or drink to share. The class also will be offered online. Just go to the website to access the Zoom link for the class.
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Vestry Nominations Open
It’s time for nominations for the new Vestry class, which will begin serving in January 2026. Past senior warden Bill Aliber is leading the Vestry Nominating Committee, which also includes parishioners Scott Burditt, Carolyn Lathrop, Cate Duerst, and Victoria Launder. If you sense God calling you, or someone you know, to serve on our governing board, please complete a nomination form, available in the Jewell Room or by email from Mary Sanders (mary@standrewkc.org). Please return completed nominations to the box in the Jewell Room, or to Mary Sanders, by Monday, Sept. 29.
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Ride Ministry at St. Andrew’s
Thanks to a generous estate gift from parishioner Tina Norton, we’re beginning a Ride Ministry to help parishioners get to worship, church events, and even medical appointments. We’ll be partnering with Lyft to provide rides at no cost to you. To request a ride, email rides@standrewkc.org (or call the church office if email is a challenge) with your name, number, pickup location, destination, and times. Mtr. Rita Kendagor and Brittany Conge will coordinate your ride.
| | Can't make it to church this Sunday? Remember that St. Andrew's broadcasts each worship service to our website, our YouTube Channel, and our Facebook page. You can also catch the sermon the following day on our social media channels. Check out our Linktree for your preferred way to connect with worship: http://linktr.ee/standrewskc. | | | |
Jesus With You . . . at Home
If you're worshipping at home, you can pick up consecrated wafers to use during our celebrations of Holy Eucharist. They're available in a basket in the narthex, or from the office, anytime the church is open. If getting out is a challenge, we'll be happy to deliver wafers to you. Just contact Mary Sanders (by email or at 816-523-602, ext. 110) about arranging delivery.
If you need help connecting to St. Andrew’s Online to participate in worship opportunities, but your computer is giving you trouble, just contact Deacon Adam James or 816-352-2742 for assistance.
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Hearing-Assist Devices
You may have noticed a stand of headphones as you come in from the porte-cochere on Sundays. These are hearing-assist devices that amplify the sound system during worship. If you would like to use one, just pick it up as you come in!
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Banneker Student Garden
Season of harvest, insects, tastings, seed to seed horticulture
You are needed: design your schedule according to your availability.
You have two options: 1) 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (garden lessons with Kindergarten and first grade) or 2) The 2nd and 4th Saturdays for maintenance (come when you can, leave when you must.)
For more info contact Dorothy Curry at 816-354-4583 or dorothycurry4583@gmail.com.
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Strutt With Your Mutt Booth
Pet Ministry will have a booth at the Strutt with Your Mutt event in Brookside on Sunday, September 28th. St. Andrew’s will provide pet blessings, dog treats, and be a friendly face to those who drop by.
We need two volunteers to help setup the tent on Sunday September 28th at 6:30 am. Dog treat donations for the pet blessing are also appreciated! For more information or to volunteer, contact Cathy Moseley.
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Faith and Firearms
The Diocese of West Missouri is again proud to be a sponsor of the Grandparents for Gun Safety Community Forum, this year titled “Faith and Firearms: Turning Faith into Action”, featuring national activist, pastor and author John Pavlovitz as the keynote speaker, joined by a panel of local KC faith leaders. Save the Date of October 13 to attend this forum and learn more about putting our faith into action.
One exciting opportunity if your church or social justice committee is interested in attending as a group is the option for a Caring Communities 10 pack of tickets at a reduced rate. Visit diowestmo.org for more information about reserving your individual or group tickets
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Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs in Concert – September 23
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is delighted to welcome Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, Organist of Riverside Church in New York City, for a concert on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. A native of The Bronx, Dr. Gumbs has performed widely throughout the United States and internationally—in Antigua, St. Thomas, Ghana, Paris, and Munich—earning recognition as a dynamic artist who continually attracts new audiences. He currently serves as Director of Chapel Music at Yale University, coordinating music for three worshiping communities, and has previously led music ministries at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Gumbs studied at Shenandoah Conservatory, Yale University, and the Eastman School of Music, where his principal teachers included Steven Cooksey, David Higgs, and Martin Jean. A contributing composer and recording artist, he recently released his first solo organ album, King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present.
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Sunday Morning Concert Series
Join us for St. Andrew’s Sunday Morning Artist Series, featuring some of Kansas City’s finest musicians. At select 10:15 a.m. services, guest artists will offer the prelude and join the Parish Choir as soloists for the morning anthem. Upcoming performers include Dr. Margaret Rose Marco (oboe), Evan Short (bassoon), Omri Barak (trumpet), John Eadie (cello), SunHo Kim (violin), Benjamin Banci (horn), and Elena Lence Talley (clarinet). Learn more at standrewkc.org/music.
| | Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministry | | Contact Veronica Wiebold for questions about children, youth, or young adult ministries. | | |
Sunday Mornings at St. Andrew’s for Kids
Sunday school takes place during the 10:15 service and join their families in to have communion together.
Look for the colorful doors in the children’s ministry wing to find your child’s classroom. Veronica and our youth members will greet families and help guide you to your child’s classroom.
Nursery (8 wks – 3yrs): Orange doors; PreK – 1st grade: Green doors; 2nd – 4th grade: Red doors.
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Every 3rd Sunday – Join us for Youth Brunch!
No Youth Group in August!
October 5: Save the Date!
Get ready for some fall fun! Our Youth Ministry is heading to Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun this October. It’s going to be an unforgettable night of rides, haunted houses, and time together with friends. Join us Friday, October 5th, we will meet at HJ’s Community Center by 5:00 pm. The ticket cost is $39.99 online or $50 at the gate. All youth are invited and friends are welcome!
November 7–8 – Diocesan Youth Gathering (DYG) – Kansas City
Worship, youth-led Morning Prayer, and convention sessions
Observe youth delegates in action
📅 Save the date – registration opens soon!
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We're currently refreshing our approach to 20s & 30s programming!
Sunday calendar offerings will pause while we explore new formats to better serve our young adult community. Stay tuned for fellowship opportunities and social gatherings later this fall!
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Creating Your Spiritual Growth Plan
Thursdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m., HJ’s
beginning Sept. 11.
Café 9:15
Sunday morning, 9:15-10 a.m.
Christian Journey
Sunday, 8:45-10 a.m.
Men's Lectionary Group
Thursday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
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How the Bible Came to Be
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
begins Sept. 12
Sacred Spaces
On hiatus May 27 - Sept. 9
Tai Chi for Beginners
Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Good Book Club
Daily
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The Good Book Club: Faithful Living
Through Oct. 17, we’ll read four letters from St. Paul to Christian communities he founded (although one letter may have been written by a later follower of Paul). These works—1 Thessalonians, Galatians, Philippians, and Colossians—let us overhear one side of Paul’s multifaceted conversations with people he gathered in Christ. Paul cajoles, berates, and inspires his congregations as he tries to guide them, and us, in the theology and daily practice of following the way of Jesus. Each day, you’ll get a text or email with a brief summary of the daily reading, along with a link to that day’s verses. To sign up for the Good Book Club, just email Fr. John (frjohn@standrewkc.org).
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You can mail your gifts to the church, give online, or text STANDREWKC to 73256.
Send a Venmo gift to @StAndrews-EpiscopalChurch. Be sure to notate your intention for the gift.
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Please remember that St. Andrew's is here for you. If you are in need or you are aware of another parishioner in need of assistance, please email Mtr. Rita Kendagor, assistant rector. You can also submit a request online or call the church office at 816-523-1602.
Send us your prayer requests through a form, our Facebook page,
or by texting PRAYER to 816-312-5152.
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Steve
Frances
Tim
Carolyn H.
Bret
Robbie
Jack
Rozzie
Cindy
Thomas
Shana
Ernestine
Adrienne
Alexis
Sandy
Susie
Brian
Haley
Kent & Nora
Donna
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Tucker
Matthew
Don
Linny
Moses
Reed
Marion
Abby
Peter
Gail
Sue
Don
Judy
Mark
Alan
Shannon
Art
Hershel
Andrew
Bennett
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Hattie
Rodger
Penny
Gilles
Bertrand
Phyllis Anne
Vesper
Eric
David P.
Jamie P.
Taylor M.
Mason & family
Jim
Grant
Carrie
Jerold & Isaac
Laura (Lolly)
Frank
Peggy
DeVette
| | If you wish to add or remove a name, please notify Erin Lemanski no later than Sunday at noon for the Prayer List to be updated each week. Names will be listed for six months, unless otherwise stated. Thank you! | | |
Worship is in person and livestreamed each Sunday. Daily prayer is available in the Pray at 8 Facebook group at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Friday at 12 p.m. – Noon Eucharist – Watch here
Sunday at 8 a.m. – Rite I Holy Eucharist – Watch here
For those who find spiritual comfort and strength in the rich Elizabethan language of centuries-old worship, our early-morning service of prayer, Scripture, a sermon, a musical solo, and time-honored hymns, is the perfect way to start your Sabbath.
Sunday at 10:15 a.m. – Rite II Holy Eucharist – Watch here
Worship the Lord in the beauty of Scripture, a sermon, and prayers for ourselves and our world. Glorious hymns, organ, and choral music intertwine with the spoken parts of our celebration. We offer online Children’s Chapel via Zoom before 10 a.m.; and in-person Sunday school during the 10 a.m. service.
Daily at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m – Pray at 8
Join us in the Pray at 8 Facebook group. In just 10 to 15 minutes, you can stop, breathe, and find God’s refreshment to support you through your day or carry you on to bed. It’s a beautiful way to remember that God is our constant helper and strength.
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Bulletin & Messenger Deadline
The publication deadline for the Saturday Messenger and Sunday bulletin is on Sunday at noon one week before publication.
Material received after Sunday at noon will be added to the next week's publications.
Please submit material to Erin Lemanski (erin@standrewkc.org)
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